Warner Jewell Warner Jewell was an Indianapolis businessman, Negro League baseball team owner, and Republican Party politician. Jewell was born on August 15, 1887 in… Read More »Warner Jewell
Charles W. Jewett (Jan. 7, 1884-Apr. 28, 1961). The son of a Methodist minister, much of Charles Jewett’s youth was spent in frequent… Read More »Charles W. Jewett
Z. Mae Jimison (June 29, 1943 – Mar. 5, 2008). Judge Zilthia Mae “Z. Mae” Perkins Jimison was a trailblazer and pioneer in… Read More »Z. Mae Jimison
Sandra M. Ruddick John (Sept. 3, 1932- Oct. 10, 2017). Olympic gymnast Sandra Ruddick John was born Sandra Marlene Anderson to Frank and Mary… Read More »Sandra M. Ruddick John
Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson (Oct. 5, 1927-Sept. 3, 2005). Alonzo Ernest Johnson, known as “Pookie,” was born in Indianapolis. He grew up downtown, attending… Read More »Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson
James Louis (J. J.) Johnson (Jan. 22, 1924 -Feb. 4, 2001). James Louis (J. J.) Johnson entered the world of music at nine years old.… Read More »James Louis (J. J.) Johnson
Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, a player for the professional baseball team, was the first and only woman to pitch in the… Read More »Mamie “Peanut” Johnson
Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson (Mar, 1922-Mar. 14, 1980). Amateur boxing coach Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson was born in Millikin, Louisiana. As a lightweight with… Read More »Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson
James Warren (Jim) Jones (May 13, 1931-Nov. 18, 1978). Founder of Peoples Temple Full Gospel Church and a colony at Jonestown, Guyana, where over… Read More »James Warren (Jim) Jones
Mingo Jones (Dec. 16, 1928-Apr. 3, 2017). Mingo Jones was born and raised in Missouri. His father and uncle played the trumpet… Read More »Mingo Jones
